At its core, the individual elements of art are nearly valueless; paper, canvas, paints, ink, clay, stone or steel.  It is when one engages passion, and intellectual, emotional property that value is added to art. Considerable value that exceeds accountants and spread sheets. If we look at history, art values transcend stocks, bonds or real estate. Art is valuable beyond “rational” measurements. Art transcends time, and it can be argued that art is always a wise purchase. A down turned economy may be the best time to purchase art. New record prices have been set this year at the NYC auction houses for American artists.

Green Hill Center for NC Art’s Winter Show will exhibit the work of 125 artists, many of who are emerging young artists. The show will have over 500 works of art, and there is artwork priced to fit almost any budget. Edie Carpenter, Curator, has paid special attention to selecting artists whose work crosses different medium, and price ranges from $50 to $5000. She has included emerging artists who have never shown at Green Hill Center providing buying opportunity for first time collectors and seasoned collectors who like to find new artists and support them as their career progresses.  “We want everyone to become a collector, no matter what their budget or what the economy is doing,” Carpenter says. “I’ve bought a lot of things that I later regretted buying, but not one of them has been a work of art. If you have less money, as many of us do right now, why not invest it in something unique and handmade, something that’s one of a kind, and something that will increase in value.”

Please join the Green Hill staff and Board of Trustees for this phenomenal annual art sale and fundraiser that supports Green Hill’s exhibition and educational endeavors. “First Choice,” an event that allows preview purchases from the show, is on Thursday, December 2rd for patrons who purchase advance art credits. The December 4 gala”Collector’s Choice” is the official preview party for Winter Show and tickets are available online or at the door. The exhibition will open to the public December 5th, and will remain open until January 15. During that period, there will be special events in the main gallery and in the shop. Visit the web site for details on the calendar.

Add some “value” to your life this holiday season. Purchasing a piece of art as a gift, or for you.